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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.03, 736.88 and 259.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.03, 736.88 and 259.91 is: 390.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.03 : 736.88 = 259.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.03/736.88 = 259.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.03x = 736.88 × 259.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.03x = 191,522.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,522.48/491.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.04

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